Lower revenue analysis raises new questions about soccer stadium

8:25 AM,
Feb. 28, 2014

New Indy Eleven Professional Soccer players, Babalakin 'Baba' Omosegbon, a defender, and Nathan Sprenkel, a goalkeeper, hold up their new Indy Eleven jerseys after being introduced to fans. Second to left is Indy Eleven owner Ersal Odemir and on the right is president/general manager of Indy Eleven, Peter Wilt The organizers and staff of Indy Eleven Professional Soccer announced two new players, and their first assistant coach Monday, November 11, 2013, at the Indiana Historical Society. Doug McSchooler / for The Star

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The Senate approved a bill Thursday that would help finance a proposed Indy Eleven soccer stadium, but an independent analysis has called into question the team owner's estimate of revenue the facility could generate.

Some senators during debate also said supporting a new sports stadium is not a wise step because Indianapolis has bigger priorities, such as combating crime.

Senate Bill 308, which originally dealt only with a bond issue for Fort Wayne's Memorial Coliseum, was passed by a 58-35 vote. Now, the measure will go to a conference committee. ...